William Kentridge is a South African artist with 353 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $25,000.
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 94 | $9,485 | $81,726 | 76.6% | 2026-01-22 |
| Paintings | 3 | $92,044 | $146,587 | 66.7% | 2020-02-14 |
| Works on Paper | 72 | $85,002 | $936,060 | 86.1% | 2026-03-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 18 | $66,350 | $328,831 | 88.9% | 2026-03-07 |
| Photography | 4 | $2,800 | $9,640 | 75% | 2025-10-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 53 | $146,905 | $936,060 | — | 2026-03-07 |
William Kentridge's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (94 lots) median $9,485 with 76.6% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $92,044, record $146,587. A typical William Kentridge painting sells for around 9.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 53 lots) the median is $146,905.
| Title | Date | House | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Untitled (Central Park Bandshell) | 2026-06-24 | Phillips | $1,096 |
| Four Paper Heads | 2026-06-04 | Phillips | $13,889 |
| Four Paper Heads | 2026-06-04 | Phillips | $13,889 |
| Bird Catching: one plate | 2026-05-22 | Phillips | $4,154 |
| Bird Catching: one plate | 2026-05-22 | Phillips | $2,769 |
Based on 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Kentridge print is $9,485.
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Kentridge print is $81,726.
Based on 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Kentridge work on paper is $85,002.
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Kentridge work on paper is $936,060.
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Kentridge sculpture is $66,350.
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Kentridge sculpture is $328,831.
William Kentridge's auction record is $936,060, set on 2021-03-24.